Iran\u2019s Revolutionary Guard released footage showing a drone swarm attacking a mock target of the USS Abraham Lincoln, suggesting cheap drones could overwhelm a powerful U.S. carrier. But real warfare is far more complex than propaganda.<\/p>\n
A U.S. carrier strike group uses layered defenses, including early detection from the E-2D Hawkeye and coordinated protection through the Aegis Combat System, along with systems like the Phalanx CIWS.<\/p>\n
New directed-energy weapons, such as lasers and high-powered microwaves, are also being developed to counter drone swarms more efficiently without relying only on expensive missiles.<\/p>\n
While drone swarms can pressure defenses, modern naval warfare depends on integrated sensors, automation, and advanced technology\u2014making it far more resilient than viral propaganda suggests.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"